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The Japanese artist Takashi Murakami combines highly refined classical Japanese painting techniques with distinctive Pop sensibilities. Known for his “Superflat” style, directly influenced by manga and anime, the artist creates works that explode with color and playfulness. For the 2015–16 ski season, in collaboration with Aspen Skiing Company, Murakami has produced four unique images, all of which embody his trademark visual aesthetic.

The Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting institution presenting the newest, most important evolutions in international contemporary art. Our innovative and timely exhibitions, education and public programs, immersive activities, and community happenings actively engage audiences in thought-provoking experiences of art, culture, and society.

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Sep 28, 2017

5 pm Discuss

Following the centuries-old format of the Oxford Union, this debate—moderated by Carolyn Sackariason, and between Lissa Ballinger, Teresa Booth Brown, Adam Lerner, and Robert Martin—will tackle one of the most fundamental questions of contemporary art: is there such a thing as bad art? Once the speakers have put forth their arguments, the discussion will open up to the audience for deliberation and a final vote.

2 pm Community

Active Art invites seniors to engage in the social dimensions of art. Each month, museum Educators bring free, memory-enhancing activities to the assisted-living communities of Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen and Heritage Park in Carbondale, and also host art making on the museum’s Roof Deck Sculpture Garden with complimentary refreshments.

4 pm Community

Story Art is a community outreach program presented in partnership with the Carbondale Branch Library and, new this season, the Glenwood Springs Branch Library. This free program for Elementary and Middle School Students provides playful exploration of storytelling through a group reading and art-making activity inspired by AAM exhibitions.

Oct 5, 2017

4 pm Community

Story Art is a community outreach program presented in partnership with the Carbondale Branch Library and, new this season, the Glenwood Springs Branch Library. This free program for Elementary and Middle School Students provides playful exploration of storytelling through a group reading and art-making activity inspired by AAM exhibitions.

Oct 6, 2017

10 am Community

Active Art invites seniors to engage in the social dimensions of art. Each month, museum Educators bring free, memory-enhancing activities to the assisted-living communities of Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen and Heritage Park in Carbondale, and also host art making on the museum’s Roof Deck Sculpture Garden with complimentary refreshments.

1:30 pm Community

Active Art invites seniors to engage in the social dimensions of art. Each month, museum Educators bring free, memory-enhancing activities to the assisted-living communities of Whitcomb Terrace in Aspen and Heritage Park in Carbondale, and also host art making on the museum’s Roof Deck Sculpture Garden with complimentary refreshments.

General operating support is provided by Colorado Creative Industries. CCI and its activities are made possible through an annual appropriation from the Colorado General Assembly and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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General operating support is provided by Colorado Creative Industries. CCI and its activities are made possible through an annual appropriation from the Colorado General Assembly and federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.